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Cal Mathis

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Chief Security Officer at S&P Global
📍 New York, New York, United States

Cal Mathis serves as the Chief Security Officer at S&P Global, where he provides strategic leadership for all worldwide security and crisis management programs. His distinguished career is built on a foundation in law enforcement, including roles as the NYC Sheriff and a Lieutenant in the NYPDs Intelligence Division. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Outside of work, Cal is actively involved in his community. He volunteers with a non-profit supporting justice-involved young men and, with his wife Arlette, established a scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing security careers. He is described by peers as a true leader, mentor, and inspiration within his field.

He was a 2025 finalist for the "Human Storyteller of the Year" award, recognized for sharing his personal story to foster a more empathetic workplace culture.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Chief Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Global Crisis Management
He is responsible for designing and driving all worldwide protective programs, including global security initiatives, crisis management, and incident response for S&P Global.
Climate Risk Resilience
In a 2023 report, he highlighted that two-thirds of the incidents his team managed were connected to climate change, indicating a focus on this emerging risk.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
Chief Security Officer
S&P Global
4-2016 - 12-2017
Senior Director, Global Security Operations
S&P Global
8-2012 - 4-2016
Director, Global Crisis Management
S&P Global
8-2004 - 8-2008
Associate DIrector
The McGraw-Hill Companies
5-1996 - 8-2004
Lieutenant, Commander of Detectives
NYPD, Intelligence Division
In the press

Media appearances

President's Corner – The Security Advisor (Interview with Cal Mathis, CSO, S&P Global). Featured in Security Advisors (PDF)
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The Security Advisor shares interviews with the CSO of Blackstone ... (includes CSO of S&P Global). Featured in Security Magazine
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Education
2009
Master’s Degree
John Jay College (CUNY)
2016
ASIS Security Executive Development Program
The Wharton School
2014 - 2015
ISMA Senior Leadership Program for Security Executives
Georgetown University
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